Developing Stories: Counting Cars and Fears

Officials say their hands are tied at Northcross – but is that true?

"...in Austin? Will our elected representatives – the mayor and City Council members – stand up for their convictions..."

June 8, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

News Roundup: Homeless Count, TNCs, and Council Races

ECHO's annual homeless count takes place January 23

"...continue in January; Jimmy Flannigan sounds like a returning candidate, but will he run for D6 again?; FEMA issues..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Hays County Turns Blue – and Green

New county leadership is keen on environmental stewardship

"...County Judge Liz Sumter, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Karen Ford – dramatically changed the..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Then There's This: Urban (Watershed) Legend

In reversal, city says new development must comply with SOS

"...A development planned for a site just up the hill from..."

March 14, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash

There could be a higher utility bill in your future

"...resource-based geopolitical woes than that old 5 o'clock news standby, "Pain at the Pump"? Maybe John McCain's dim mantra,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Watershed Redo

How redevelopment can save the springs ... or not

"...– the continued commercial pollution of our Barton Springs Watershed creeks as well as the Edwards Aquifer, a source..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...All Gregory George wanted was some peace and quiet. In 2013, the 41-year-old former Texas General Land..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...City Council, noting that the local economy is improving and that her proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Town Lake Variance Shuffle

The hike-and-bike trail, questionable developer tactics, and a potential windfall for urban parks all flow together on East Riverside Drive

"...the water – is pointing up some fascinating twists and turns, as well as loopholes and inequities, in the..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Is RG4N in Trouble?

Testimony seemed to go poorly for anti-Wal-Mart forces Wednesday.

"...tomorrow morning I’ll get an earful from RG4N’s lawyers and/or spokesperson Jason Meeker telling me exactly why I’m wrong...."

Nov. 14, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories

Traffic, bullshit, Suttle, and Town Lake

"...traffic-impact analysis from Wal-Mart for the planned Northcross Mall redevelopment – notes that another deal in progress nearby would..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

City Opens Emergency Storm Shelter

Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center to take in citizens without electricity

"...The City of Austin and the American Red Cross are opening a shelter at..."

May 15, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Are the Waters Rising at Bouldin Creek?

New FEMA floodplain maps raise neighborhood questions about proposed developments

"...for Austin. Costing some $3 million to the feds, and $1 million to the city, the maps were released..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...Pollution of the Barton Springs watershed has already occurred due to development on the Lantana..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Council Does the Money Mambo

The bones of the city -- roads, sewers, power lines -- took center stage for last Thursday's installment at City Council of "Budget: How Low Can We Go?" Not as low as we might like.

"...we might like. When you're talking about essential infrastructure and planning for future growth, there's only so much austerity..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...more complicated. For example, hunting vests, children's novelty costumes, and adult diapers are tax-exempt for the three days, but..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...undeniable – especially in comparison to recent years past. And several of the most controversial proposed cuts, vetted and..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Billboard Plant: Newest Travis Heights Resident?

Neighborhood questions what will go on in Reagan National Advertising's planned warehouse

"...boiling about where those billboards should be made. The land in question is a 2.3-acre wooded tract at the..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Passes Ordinance to Lower Race Costs

City will charge 5K and 10K races flat fees for traffic-control plans and barricading

"...ordinance passed by council last Thursday will charge 5K and 10K races flat fees for traffic-control plans and barricading...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Talking Trash

A huge garbage dump in northeast Travis County causes a stink with its neighbors.

"...It's a mild, gray Saturday afternoon in March, and so far today, Trek English hasn't smelled the familiar..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

AMD Not So Clean?

Sediment-laden runoff spotted flowing from Southwest Austin construction site of company's controversial Lone Star campus

"...notice of noncompliance for "failure to provide adequate erosion and sedimentation controls." Officials from the city's Watershed Protection and..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

He's Got a Little List

Key highlights and lowlights of the proposed city budget

"...Some highlights (and lowlights) of City Manager Jesus Garza's proposed FY 2002..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

One More New Job for Heitz

"...After 181/2 years, six jobs, and five city managers, Mike Heitz, director of the city's..."

June 13, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Where Has All The Money Gone?

Most of the city's General Fund is spent on things City Hall doesn't want to cut.

"...Police (40.4% of the total General Fund), fire (21.1%), and EMS (5.1%) make up two-thirds of the General Fund..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature

Study: Parking Lots Pollute

Common pavement sealant could be damaging waterways

"...A new study by the city of Austin and the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that coal-tar sealant, the..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...All eyes downtown may be on Intel and CSC, but down at the other end of the..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Who's Responsible for the Littlefield Spill?

City and state hunting through archives to work out who will foot bill

"...Creek. But now, in 2008, the city of Austin and the Texas Com­mission on Environmental Quality are hunting through..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Game, Set ... Match?: Tennis Battle Rages

Galindo neighbors want South Austin Park kept as open space

"...Although Austin's Zoning and Platting Commission voted very late Tuesday night – actually..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...block the release of what they argue are incomplete and potentially damaging criminal background-check reports. Texas chapter of the..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the Week "Texans expect relatively little from state government, and [Gov. Rick] Perry delivers precisely that – very little."–..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

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